PMA Suspends Vessel Operations Through Holiday Weekend
Container cargo lines and terminal operators suspended vessel operations at 29 West Coast ports from Thursday through Monday for the second time in a week to avoid…
House Bill Would Leverage Volunteers to Improve Trail Maintenance
Outdoor recreation and conservation groups lauded congressional legislation that would improve access and public safety on national forests and address the growing backlog for trail maintenance on public lands…
Man U’s Merchandise Revenues Continue Decline
Manchester United reported that revenue from its Nike managed merchandising business, which Adidas will take over next season, continued to decline in the fiscal second quarter.
New Saltwater Recreational Fishing Policy Praised by ASA
A national saltwater recreational fishing policy unveiled Thursday by the the U.S. government is being heralded as a major step toward better balancing recreational and commercial fishing interests by the sportfishing and boating industries…
Little League Sensation Mo’ne Davis Partners on Sneaker Collection
M4D3 has launched a sneaker collection in collaboration with Little League World Series sensation Mo'ne Davis…

Nike Launches SNKRS App
Nike introduced a mobile app that provides one-stop access to the brand's most premium Nike sneakers. In addition to providing Nike's full sneaker catalog, the SNKRS app offers…
Long Snowmelt Boosted Colorado Rafting Industry in 2014
Colorado River Outfitters Association’s (CROA) reports that the state's whitewater rafting industry posted an 8.1 percent increase in user days last year compared with 2013…

Chums Fills Product Development Position
Chums has added Tiffany Berger to its product development team in Sun Valley, ID, where she will oversee research, strategy and execution of new and existing Chums product line introductions…
Nordstrom Names Girls on the Run as New Nonprofit Partner
Nordstrom's private label brand Treasure&Bond, which donates 5 percent of net profits to organizations that empower girls and young women, will support Girls on the Run…
Rocky Brands Sees Q4 Sales Jump 28 Percent
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported fourth quarter net sales increased 28.2 percent to a record $78.9 million. Earnings more than doubled…
Columbia Sportswear Reports Record Q4 Sales, Big Profit Gains
Columbia Sportswear Company reported net sales grew 27.0 percent to a record $677.0 million in the fourth quarter, as sales from Prana and its new joint venture in China padded 15 percent organic sales growth….

Skechers Q4 Earnings Soar, Backlogs Up 60 Percent
Capping off a strong bounce-back year, Skechers USA reported earnings rose 54.7 percent the fourth quarter, to $21.9 million, or 43 cents a share. Revenues jumped 26.4 percent to $569.7 million…
Under Armour Sues Sketchers Over Ad Campaign
Under Armour sued Sketchers USA for copying the look and feel of Under Armour “Protect This House” ad campaign…

Zamst Wins ISPO 2015 Award for Filmista Technology
Zamst, a leader in high-performance sports prevention and protective equipment, received the 2015-2016 ISPO Accessories Award for their new Filmista ankle support product…
Modell’s Sporting Goods Opens Store in Long Island City
Modell’s Sporting Goods is opening a new location at 3500 48th Street in Long Island City, bringing its total to 153 storefronts…